Study Habits

Your study space and your study habits play a significant role in how effectively you learn and how productive you are. From frequently checking their phone, to listening to certain types of music, students often have study habits with much more serious detrimental effects than they realize. Becoming aware of these, and working to fix them, is what helps top students get more out of each minute of studying, and score higher without working harder.

These days you would be hard-pressed to walk through the libary without seeing someone with a pair of headphones on. Everyone has their artists and playlists that they love to listen to while studying. But as more research on music comes out in the field of cognitive psychology, it has become clear that many students are hindering their focus and detracting from the effectiveness of their studying just through their choice of music. However, not all music is harmful, and audio can help stimulate brain activity... Read On

Ever wondered how some students are able to top their class, maintain a host of cool extracurricular activities in their schedule, and still have time to hang out with friends? The following are 10 pieces of advice from top students at Ivy League schools or schools of similar caliber, on how they study effectively in as little as half the time as their peers... Read On

When someone lifts weights to build strength and muscle, it is almost a given that they up their daily intake of protein through diet changes and supplements. In fact, many will supplement their body’s levels of many other things too. And it makes sense; protein and other things are necessary to rebuild muscles... Read On

Why does it seem that some people can work less, but get more done?How is it that top students can maintain high grades in every class while still having time for things outside of school?At one point or another, most of us have probably received some advice on how to work and study better: turn off your phone, don't work in your dorm, etc. But, it is human nature to let old habits reign, and the majority of us fail to incorporate these suggestions or dig deeper, despite our intentions. Often, it takes incredibly strong evidence of positive benefits to motivate us into breaking and making our habits... Read On